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Rob Eastwood

Reporter, Mount Olive Chronicle

Rob Eastwood is a Wayne County native and veteran journalist with 18 years of community news experience across eastern North Carolina. A graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Hussman School of Media and Journalism, James covers government, policy, and community affairs. He lives in Mount Olive with his wife and two children.

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Michigan Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed Challenges GOP Focus on Culture Wars in Face the Nation Interview
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Michigan Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed Challenges GOP Focus on Culture Wars in Face the Nation Interview

Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed rejects GOP distractions, urging voters to focus on inflation, tariffs, and healthcare in 2026 Senate race.

Donald Trump Is Right: It’s Time for a New Renaming Spree in America
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Donald Trump Is Right: It’s Time for a New Renaming Spree in America

President Trump’s calls to rename landmarks spark debate, but many agree it’s time to celebrate culture through names.

NY Times’ Maggie Haberman Exposes Trump’s Efforts to Suppress Speech Nationwide
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NY Times’ Maggie Haberman Exposes Trump’s Efforts to Suppress Speech Nationwide

Maggie Haberman’s front-page NY Times story reveals how President Trump uses government power and lawsuits to stifle speech across America.

Bill Maher Criticizes Media Reluctance to Use ‘Terrorism’ on 9/11 Anniversary
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Bill Maher Criticizes Media Reluctance to Use ‘Terrorism’ on 9/11 Anniversary

Bill Maher sharply criticized media guidelines that avoid the terms 'terrorism' and 'terrorists' in 9/11 coverage, sparking debate over language and politics.

Governor Hochul’s Pardon Halts Supreme Court Immigration Case on Bond Rights
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Governor Hochul’s Pardon Halts Supreme Court Immigration Case on Bond Rights

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s pardon of a convicted felon stops a key Supreme Court case on bond rights for detained immigrants.

Celine Dion Triumphs Over Rare Disorder with First Concert in Six Years
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Celine Dion Triumphs Over Rare Disorder with First Concert in Six Years

Celine Dion returned to the stage in Paris for the first time in six years, overcoming stiff-person syndrome with a sold-out concert.

President Trump Predicts Iran War Ending Soon After Midterms, Oil Prices to Drop
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President Trump Predicts Iran War Ending Soon After Midterms, Oil Prices to Drop

President Trump says the Iran war will end soon after November midterms, forecasting a sharp drop in oil prices thereafter.

McConnell’s Senate Return Sparks Debate on Age and Term Limits for Lawmakers
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McConnell’s Senate Return Sparks Debate on Age and Term Limits for Lawmakers

Sen. Mitch McConnell’s 2026 return to the Senate renews debate over age, health, and term limits for U.S. lawmakers amid rising public support.

9/11 Anniversary Protest Erupts Over Mayor Mamdani’s Attendance at Ground Zero
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9/11 Anniversary Protest Erupts Over Mayor Mamdani’s Attendance at Ground Zero

Protests over Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s presence at the 9/11 Ground Zero ceremony sparked clashes in Manhattan on the 25th anniversary.

Billionaire GOP Donor Warns Foreign Powers Will Target Trump Ahead of Midterms
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Billionaire GOP Donor Warns Foreign Powers Will Target Trump Ahead of Midterms

Billionaire John Catsimatidis warns Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea seek to undermine Trump ahead of the 2026 midterm election.

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